UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International Peacekeepers Day

UN to honour fallen peacekeepers, including two Nepalis, on International...

The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal.

The United Nations will observe the International Day of UN Peacekeepers on June 5 with tributes to personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, including two peacekeepers from Nepal.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk

Pokhara Metropolitan begins demolition of encroached structures in Prithvi Chowk

Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9.

Pokhara Metropolitan City on Thursday began demolishing unauthorized structures built on encroached government land in the Prithvi Chowk area of Ward No. 9.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot

Japan-supported climate-resilient health post inaugurated in Jajarkot

A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas.

A climate-resilient health facility was jointly inaugurated in Bheri Municipality of Jajarkot district on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services in disaster-prone areas.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation

Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project reaches key milestone with weir gate operation

The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project.

The 216MW Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project has achieved a key construction milestone with the successful operation of its newly installed weir gate, marking progress toward completion of the major energy project.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook

Swiss–Nepal friendship marked with launch of 70-year commemorative photobook

Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation.

Nepal–Switzerland diplomatic relations spanning seven decades were commemorated on Wednesday with the unveiling of a special photobook highlighting major milestones in bilateral cooperation.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover

Nepal ranks second in South Asia for forest cover

Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia.

Nepal has the second highest percentage of land covered by forests in the South Asia.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Bakra Eid being observed today

Bakra Eid being observed today

Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion.

Muslims across Nepal are observing Bakra Eid, also known as Eid al-Adha or Idul Zuha, the second major festival of the Islamic calendar, with the government declaring a public holiday on the occasion.

Nepal 28 May, 2026

Japan, UNDP hand over public service facility in quake-hit Jajarkot

Japan, UNDP hand over public service facility in quake-hit Jajarkot

The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed prefabricated building to Nalgad Municipality as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts in western Nepal.

The Embassy of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday handed over a newly constructed prefabricated building to Nalgad Municipality as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts in western Nepal.

Nepal 27 May, 2026

Nepali Army conducts free health camp at Khaptad festival

Nepali Army conducts free health camp at Khaptad festival

The Nepali Army conducted a free health camp at the religious and tourist destination of Khaptad National Park during the Gangadashahara fair.

The Nepali Army conducted a free health camp at the religious and tourist destination of Khaptad National Park during the Gangadashahara fair.

Nepal 27 May, 2026

DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers

DDC pays Rs 120 million to dairy farmers

The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as part of efforts to clear long-pending dues.

The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as part of efforts to clear long-pending dues.

Nepal 27 May, 2026

Red panda health study begins in Myagdi

Red panda health study begins in Myagdi

A health study of endangered red pandas has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi district.

A health study of endangered red pandas has begun in the Jaljala and Dhorpatan areas of Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality in Myagdi district.

Nepal 27 May, 2026

Japan supports reconstruction of school building in Jajarkot

Japan supports reconstruction of school building in Jajarkot

The Government of Japan has supported the construction of a new classroom building for Shree Bheri Tribeni Secondary School in Jajarkot district.

The Government of Japan has supported the construction of a new classroom building for Shree Bheri Tribeni Secondary School in Jajarkot district.

Nepal 27 May, 2026

EU thinks 'it's time for Nepal' after meeting PM

EU thinks 'it's time for Nepal' after meeting PM

The 22 European Union (EU) ambassadors met Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah today at Singha Durbar. Following their meeting with PM Shah, ambassadors appeared and expressed confidence in their continued and future engagement with Nepal.

The 22 European Union (EU) ambassadors met Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah today at Singha Durbar. Following their meeting with PM Shah, ambassadors appeared and expressed confidence in their continued and future engagement with Nepal.

Nepal 27 May, 2026

Ten Everests, 15 Vinsons: IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote adds another summit to remarkable career

Ten Everests, 15 Vinsons: IFMGA guide Jyamchang Bhote adds another summit to...

Veteran Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote, 45, has summited Mount Everest for the tenth time, reaching the top on May 23 while leading a team of British special ranger force personnel, his second consecutive season guiding British military climbers on the world's highest peak.

Veteran Nepali mountaineer and IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang Bhote, 45, has summited Mount Everest for the tenth time, reaching the top on May 23 while leading a team of British special ranger force personnel, his second consecutive season guiding British military climbers on the world's highest peak.

Nepal 26 May, 2026

UHGHF hands over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund

UHGHF hands over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund

Wheelchair Foundation, USA, Tiny Share of Field Activities (TSOFA), USA, and Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) handed over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund (NDF) in a ceremony held today at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, in the presence of 250 people, including beneficiaries and distinguished guests from Korea and Nepal.

Wheelchair Foundation, USA, Tiny Share of Field Activities (TSOFA), USA, and Um Hong Gil Human Foundation (UHGHF) handed over 260 wheelchairs to Nepal Disabled Fund (NDF) in a ceremony held today at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, in the presence of 250 people, including beneficiaries and distinguished guests from Korea and Nepal.

Nepal 26 May, 2026

Nepal, Japan launch Sindhuli Road rehabilitation project

Nepal, Japan launch Sindhuli Road rehabilitation project

The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan on Sunday jointly launched the emergency rehabilitation project for the flood-affected Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with the mid and eastern Tarai.

The Government of Nepal and the Government of Japan on Sunday jointly launched the emergency rehabilitation project for the flood-affected Sindhuli Road, a key highway linking Kathmandu with the mid and eastern Tarai.

Nepal 26 May, 2026

Mukesh Dangol appointed CAAN Director General

Mukesh Dangol appointed CAAN Director General

The government on Monday appointed Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).

The government on Monday appointed Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).

Nepal 25 May, 2026

Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in under a year

Pasang Sona Sherpa sets rare Everest record with three ascents via three routes in...

Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history.

Nepali climber Pasang Sona Sherpa has achieved a rare mountaineering milestone by summiting Mt Everest three times through three distinct routes in less than a year, marking one of the most unusual feats in Himalayan climbing history.

Nepal 24 May, 2026

Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market

Gold, silver prices increase in domestic market

​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

​​​​​​​The price of gold increased by Rs 1,900 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

Nepal 25 May, 2026

India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu

India's elite NSG 'Black Cats' scale Everest in 20 days from Kathmandu

Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu.

Ten commandos from India's National Security Guard (NSG), the country's elite counter-terrorism force known as the "Black Cats," have summited Mount Everest, completing the entire expedition in just 20 days from leaving Kathmandu.

Nepal 25 May, 2026